Category: NHL

Tkachuk Ends 6th-Longest Game in NHL History, Panthers Outlast Hurricanes 3–2 in 4th OT

RALEIGH, N.C.—Back and forth they went, the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes playing a game that seemed destined to have no end while leaving legs growing wobbly with each passing minute. Then, just as the teams appeared headed for yet another extra period, Matthew Tkachuk pounced on his chance to finish off yet another overtime…


Panthers Relishing 1st Trip to NHL’s Conference Finals in 27 Years

SUNRISE, Fla.—There was a wide range of emotions that the Florida Panthers all enjoyed in the immediate aftermath of securing their first conference finals trip in 27 years. Extreme joy and elation at first. Then a quieter, more contemplative celebration. And then, exhaustion. “They get to enjoy it,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Saturday, “until…


Hintz Has 2 Goals, Pavelski Scores Again as Stars Take 3–2 Series Lead Over Kraken

DALLAS—The Dallas Stars have their top line back together—and are a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference finals. Roope Hintz had two goals and an assist, Joe Pavelski scored his seventh goal of the second-round series and Jason Robertson assisted on all the goals by his primary linemates in a 5–2 win over…


Maple Leafs Down Panthers to Avoid Sweep and Force Game 5

The Maple Leafs aren’t done yet. Mitch Marner had goal and an assist as Toronto downed the Florida Panthers 2-1 in a must-win Game 4 to cut the deficit to 3-1 in the teams’ second-round series Wednesday. William Nylander also scored for the Leafs. Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll made 24 saves in his first post-season…


Hurricanes Have 5-G 2nd, Rout Devils 6–1 for 3–1 Lead

NEWARK, N.J.—All the Carolina Hurricanes needed to push the New Jersey Devils to the brink of elimination was a five-minute span in the second period where everything went right and the puck just kept going in. Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists and the Hurricanes scored five times in the middle period to…


Marchessault, Eichel Lead Vegas to 5–1 Win Over Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta—The Vegas Golden Knights are used to shuffling goaltenders. When starter Laurent Brossoit had to leave with an injury early in their latest game, Adin Hill came in and led them to a win. Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs, Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist, and the…


With Playoffs Wide Open, Toronto Maple Leafs or Edmonton Oilers Have Good Chance of Ending Stanley Cup Drought

Two iconic hockey clubs have renewed hopes that a decades-long wait for a Stanley Cup win is over—both for themselves and for Canada. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers have been champions many times, but not recently. And Canada hasn’t had a Stanley Cup champion since the Montreal Canadiens won in 1993. What’s more, the…


With Playoffs Wide Open, Leafs or Oilers Have Good Chance of Ending Stanley Cup Drought

Two iconic hockey clubs have renewed hopes that a decades-long wait for a Stanley Cup win is over—both for themselves and for Canada. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers have been champions many times, but not recently. And Canada hasn’t had a Stanley Cup champion since the Montreal Canadiens won in 1993. What’s more, the…


Increased Police Presence Expected in Edmonton to Deal With Unruly Oilers Fans

Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the Oilers arena during this year’s NHL playoff season. Police Chief Dale McFee said although there has been a rise in violence in the area, most fans are there to respectfully enjoy the game and cheer on their hockey team. “There’s a…


NHL Roundup: Leafs Clinch First Playoff Series Since 2004

John Tavares scored 4:36 into overtime Saturday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs broke a 19-year playoff series drought, beating the host Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 in Game 6 of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Tavares’ OT shot skittered past Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (20 saves) and clinched a Stanley Cup playoff series for…